Sipanska Luka (island Sipan) Locate On Map

Sipanska Luka is one of the two settlements on the island Sipan which is the biggest islands of the Elafiti Archipelago. In the past this was a favorite place of the nobles from Dubrovnik because of the beautiful landscape, fertile lands, area sheltered from the winds and closeness to Dubrovnik. It has a thick and lush vegetation that almost resembles a tropical forest. The luxurious architecture of summer houses and villas from the past show that the people led rich lives here and the nobles from Dubrovnik had a great feel of Mediterranean architecture esthetics and rational urban planning that gives this place an original and genuine spirit of the true Mediterranean. This island is spared from massive tourism and is an ideal destination for a peaceful vacation while being in the vicinity of one of the world's best tourist destinations- the town of Dubrovnik.

Accommodation in Sipanska Luka can be found in a hotel and private houses, apartments and rooms.

There are four excellent restaurants here that offers great Dalmatian cuisine with exquisite homemade wines.

Guests to the island of Sipan can explore this mystical island by walking or biking through the numerous tracks leading through the thick forests.

Sipanska Luka is easily reached by a ferry from Dubrovnik. Guests can join organized group or private boat excursions to the islands of the Elafiti Archipelago as well as to the islands of Mljet, Korcula and Hvar. Boat rentals are available in Dubrovnik. Private boat transfers can be hired for a quick and comfortable transfer of guests to Split or any other destination at sea or by the coast.

Attractions in Sipanska Luka are:
- the Church of St. Antun,
- the Church of St. Izidor,
- the Church of St. Mihajl,
- the Church of St. Stjepan the Martyr,
- the prince’s court,
- the countryside residency complex Aleta-Cvjetkovic,
- the rural complexes,
- summer house Sogo-Selem,
- the historical complex of Sipanska Luka,
- the Church of St. Ivan,
- the Church of St. Stjepan,
- the parish Church Predela,
- the parish office in Pakljena,
- the painting of St. Nikola with St. Antun Padovanski.

All the aforementioned attractions have been listed under the protection or preventive protection of The Croatian Ministry of Culture.

In the beautiful town of Dubrovnik guests can see:
- Orlando's column
- Lazareti
- Church of St. Vlaho
- Palace of Duke
- Dubrovnik's Cathedral
- Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
- Porporela
- Town walls with forts and towers
- Stradun (Plaza)
- Large and Small Onofrio's fountain
- Dubrovnik's museums
- Town bell-tower

Group or private boat excursions are organized every day from Dubrovnik during the summer season to the islands of the Elafiti Archipelago and of the islands of Korcula, Mljet and Hvar. For a fast transfer by sea to the town of Split private boat transfers can be easily arranged. In Dubrovnik boat rental services available.

Sipanska Luka is a settlement on the north-west coast of the island Sipan located in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It is connected to the settlement of Sudurad by the state road D122. There is a regular local bus line connecting these two only settlements of the island.

Sipanska Luka has a population of about 240 people who are mainly engaged in fishing, agriculture, cattle breeding and hunting. Near the settlement there is a wild boar hunting area.

The distances from Sipanska Luka to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Split 250 km,
- Dubrovnik 25 km,
- Zadar 368 km,
- Rijeka 624 km,
- Pula 731 km,
- Zagreb 621 km,
- Ljubljana 677 km,
- Vienna 975 km,
- Budapest 961 km,
- Belgrade 479 km,
- Milano 1119 km,
- Genova 1242 km,
- Berlin 1674 km.

The climate of Sipanska Luka is pleasant Mediterranean. The summer season is long, hot and dry and the winters are mild and rainy.

Accommodation in Sipanska Luka can be found in a hotel and private houses, apartments and rooms.

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The island of Sipan was first mentioned by this name in 1371. The ruins of an ancient Roman villa were discovered here. There are also quite a few monuments dating from the Middle Ages such as the ruins of the Church of St. Peter dating from the 11th century, the Church of St. Ivan with frescos, a Romanesque-Goth house, a Goth fort and the Renaissance Church of the Holy Ghost dating from 1569. In the 15th century the nobles from Dubrovnik built their summer houses here.

The island Sipan is the biggest of the Elafiti islands, but despite it amazing natural beauties it has fortunately been spared from the invasion of massive tourism and is a great destination for a quiet holiday.